NYC topped the best U.S. destinations list (no surprise there), and came in at number 12 on the international list. Three noteworthy attractions accordning to TripAdvisor are The Frick Collection, The Highline and Broadway.

The number one spot on the international list went to Istanbul, Turkey - a newcomer to the top 10. The winners, which included best destinations as well as hotels, beaches and islands, were determined using the reviews and ratings contributed by the site’s many users. So why Istanbul?

Besides being one of the world’s largest cities and brimming with historical significance and culture, the seaside hub is also more affordable than other popular overseas destinations. TripAdvisor tells Yahoo Travel, “Like many of the international destinations, particularly in Asia, Istanbul offers a great value with one U.S. dollar equaling two Turkish lira.”

The other two U.S. cities to receive accolades as both best national and international destinations are San Francisco and Chicago.